Agra, also known as the city of The Taj Mahal, Is
a part of the huge state of Uttar Pradesh. This city is considered
hopelessely romantic because of the great monument of Taj Mahals
history, that graces it with its presence. City of Agra standing on the
banks of river of Jamuna is famous for its delicasies on offer at Agra
are a variety of cuisines to travelers besides the Mughlai cuisine,
which saw its birth in this region, the city also offers a varied fare
in its eating out option city is a paradise for the people with a sweet
tooth.
Agra is well known for the other palaces and forts that were mainly
built in the Mughal era. The city history is as varient as the people of
the city itself. Agra saw the best period of regin when the city was
controlled and ruled by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Agra became one
of the principal cities for the Mughal Empire after Ibrahim Lodi died in
the war of Panipat in 1526. When the then emperor Akbar choose Agra to
be his capital he laid down the foundation of the Fort of Agra. After
Taj this is one of the most important of building in Agra. The city of
Agra is surounded by various other places of historical significance and
can be visited in the day by taxis or by taking a bus.
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AgraTravel Guide - City Guide Agra
| Agra Location: | In the great plains of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region of India. About 204 kms. from south of Delhi. |
| Rainfall in Agra: | 66 cm. (June to September) |
| Climate of Agra: | Summer: 45 °C - 30 °C Winter: 28 °C - 6 °C |
| Best Time to Visit: | August to April |
How To Reach Agra: |
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| By Air: | Agra airport is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from Idgah bus stand. Indian airlines operate daily tourist shuttle flights to Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and back. It only takes 40 minutes from Delhi to Agra. |
| By Rail: | Agra is well connected by railroad. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Agra is well connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Trains like Palace on Wheel, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express are the best choices if you want to reach Agra from Delhi. |
| By Road: | Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand. |
| Tourist Attractions: | Taj Mahal, Tomb of Itmad-ul-Daulah, Agra Fort (also known as Red Fort of Agra), Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas, Moti Masjid, Jama Masjid, Dayalbagh Temple, Khas Mahal, Nagina Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Sikandra. |